What is iridescence primarily known for in the animal world?

Understanding Iridescence and Camouflage in Jewel Beetles

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7th - 10th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reflecting heat
Absorbing light
Changing color with angle
Producing sound
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do jewel beetles create their iridescent colors?
Through pigments
By using a multilayer reflector
By absorbing all light
Through chemical reactions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main finding of the 2020 study on beetle survival?
Rainbow-patterned beetles were the least eaten
All beetles had the same survival rate
Solid-colored beetles survived the best
Iridescent and black beetles had better survival rates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one hypothesis for why iridescent beetles survive better?
They are more aggressive
They are faster
They are less visible to predators
They are more nutritious
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the human experiment aim to test regarding beetles?
The taste of beetles
The effect of camouflage
The size of beetles
The speed of beetles
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is dynamic disruptive camouflage?
A method to attract mates
A strategy to find food
A way to confuse predators by changing colors
A technique to increase speed
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might iridescent beetles be harder for predators to spot?
They blend with shiny leaves
They emit a strong odor
They are smaller
They are faster
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